The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
Closing Scenes in the Two Houses.

Both houses held their closing sessions last
evening, which were devoted to impromptu eff
forts in the line Of variety of resolutions ex-
tending pecuniary courtesies to employees.
Speech making was also INDUCED in, but it was
mostly to kill time. until Representative Dick
erson claimed the floor on question of privi
lege. He began to read his remarks bearing
upon the contest he made for his seat, and very
soon referring to the attacks that had been
made on him by Democrats, he called
attention to Representative Beasley occu-
plying seat to which he was not
entitled. This caused the Democrats to begin
series of cat-calls, bowls and hooting. Every
one of them seemed to add his little to the con-
fusion OF the time. The Speaker raped for
order, and it was sooner secured and Mr.
DicKersou resumed his reading, than the noise
would be renewed. 1t became necessary TO call
on the door keepers to bring the members to their
senses, but Notwithstanding this the insult to
Mr.. Dickerson was continued until he had read
his last lines One vocferous Democrat kept
his head thrown back and mouth wide open to
the imminent danger of his life. A lady calmly
stepped to his side and began tanning him. The
effect was instantaneous. He subsidized for the
remainder Of the session.
A motion to adjourn sine die was made. but
before putting it to a gote Speaker Sayre
turned his thanks to the members for the for
bearance and patience they exercised towards
him. even in the most trying political wrangles.
He held the kindest personal feelings for every
one, and the session would always be remem-
bered by him the most eventful he had ex-
perienced in his legislative career. He congrat-
ulated the members upon their meeting in the
magnificent new Capitol The events had been
with the Senate had enabled the General
Assembly to dispose of some needed
legislation. In the midst of all the strife it was
source of pleasure for him to know that the
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warmly cheered by both Democrats and Repub-
licans, to each of whom he extended the hospi-
tality of his homo whenever they came to Wa
BASH The motion to adjourn sine die
ried about 10 o'clock and the n.- .nbers began to
offer good-byes to each btner and axtend ;nv;ts.
lions and hopes for future meetings.
Inc not'ceaeie incidents in the closing hours
Oh the oehate were the reading of lengthy me-
moral from the Democratic Senators and Rep
resentatives, and a speech from Senator Smith
The memorial ave review OF the differences
from Democrats stand point between the two
houses, claiming for the majority of the Senate
and the minority of the House strict observ-
ance OF constitutional proceeding, and
the Whole trouble the ths
nublicans. Senator Smith stated his position
much in terms as he has done before insisting
that his contest was one for constitutional right,
and that he had always been ready to bow to the
decisions Of the courts. But the courts had not
who say there was no valid election for Lieuten-
ant-governor. He had sought to do right, and il
he had made mistakes they were of the
head not the heart. He praised highly the course
pursued by thirty-one Democratic Senators,
whom he regarded as Spartao band in defense
OF right 1t was significant that se mentioned
out thirty one Democratic Senator'S an he en-
phasized it by several repetitions To the
eighteen Republican Senators he returne.
thanks for their personal regard and he laid
down the gavel for this session with the kindest
feeling for all. 1t was an enthusiastic breaking
up, but at the time there was not Republican
Senator In the chamber. This closed the Fifty
fifth General Assembly.
Legislative Notes.
In answer to subscriber: Green Smith was
only thirteen years old when the war broke out
He was never in the army, but served short
time in the light ganboat service on the Ohio
Colonel Schroeder, chief Door-keeper of the
House, was presented last evening with a GOLD
headed cane. Mrs Kent on behalf of the en-
ployes and clerks of the committee, made the